Ryan Tannehill Misses Practice Monday

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report. Tannehill had a bye week (Week 7) to recover from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 6, but he was unable to play in the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons and is not expected to be […]

Kenny Pickett Could Be Game-Time Decision On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Kenny Pickett (rib) could be a game-time decision on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers listed Pickett as limited on their estimated injury report on Monday. It's a good sign for Pickett after he was injured in the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville […]

Chargers Won't Have Update On Joshua Palmer Until Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said he doesn't have an update on wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) on Monday. The Chargers said they would know more on Palmer at practice on Thursday. Palmer injured his right knee in the Sunday night win over the Chicago Bears and eventually returned, finishing with three catches […]

Derrick Henry Even More Of A Long Shot To Be Traded

The unlikely chances of Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry being traded before the league's deadline on Tuesday took another hit on Monday when the deadline passed for him to restructure his contract. Henry has $5.5 million left on his deal. "I don't think it's going to happen," a source said. Something crazy could still […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Officially Active Against Raiders

As expected, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (illness) is officially active for the Monday night game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. St. Brown wasn't on the Week 8 injury report all week until popping up with an illness on Sunday and being listed as questionable. The 24-year-old is apparently feeling better on […]

Saquon Barkley "Isn't Going Anywhere"

There continue to be trade inquiries on New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley as Tuesday's NFL deadline approaches, but interested teams are being told Barkley "isn't going anywhere." It makes sense, as Barkley isn't just a core piece of the team, but he's the clear face of the franchise and is an elite RB […]

Joshua Dobbs Heading To Bench, Clayton Tune Expected To Start In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters on Monday that quarterback Joshua Dobbs will not start in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero initially wrote that either Kyler Murray (knee) or rookie Clayton Tune will start. However, Ian Rapoport reports that barring a significant change of plans, Tune is expected […]

Brian Hoyer Inactive, Aidan O'Connell The Backup Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer is a healthy scratch on Monday night against the Detroit Lions, meaning that rookie Aidan O'Connell will serve as Jimmy Garoppolo's backup. It's a shift in the team's QB pecking order, as Hoyer was active as the team's backup or starter for all seven of the previous games […]

Matthew Stafford Day-To-Day With UCL Sprain

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) is dealing with a UCL sprain in his right thumb and is considered day-to-day. An earlier report suggested the Rams could place Stafford on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. X-rays came back negative, though, so it […]

Justin Fields Remains "Week-To-Week," Tyson Bagent To Start In Week 9

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) remains "week-to-week" while recovering from a dislocated right thumb that he suffered in Week 6. Head coach Matt Eberflus announced on Monday that rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent will be the team's starter once again in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. Fields will miss his third straight game […]

Daniel Carlson Will Kick Against Lions On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (groin), who was listed as questionable for the Monday night game against the Detroit Lions, will kick for the team to close out Week 8, according to a league source. The Raiders promoted kicker James McCourt from the practice squad for Monday's game in case Carlson was unable to […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Expected To Play Monday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (illness), who was added to the injury report on Sunday with an illness and listed as questionable, is expected to play on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders to close out Week 8 action, according to a source. Fantasy managers that left St. Brown in their lineups […]

Brandon Pfaadt Starting Game 3 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is starting Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Pfaadt had a 5.72 ERA during the regular season in 19 games (18 starts), but he's peaking in his first postseason and has allowed only two runs in his last three playoff starts. The 25-year-old […]

Vinny Nittoli Agrees With A's

Free-agent right-hander Vinny Nittoli agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Oakland Athletics that includes an invitation to spring training next year, according to sources. Nittoli was recently non-tendered by the New York Mets after he allowed an earned run with no walks and three strikeouts in 3 2/3 relief innings at the major-league level […]

Taylor Walls May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays released a statement on Monday regarding infielder Taylor Walls (hip). It reads: "Taylor Walls underwent a surgical procedure on his right hip to relieve discomfort from an impingement and repair a labral tear. He is expected to return to participating in baseball activities in February. His readiness for Opening Day will […]

Jon Gray To Start Game 4 Of World Series

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray will make the start in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. Gray hasn't started a game for the Rangers since Sept. 25 and has allowed five earned runs on 10 hits (one home run) while walking one and striking out seven in four […]

Evan Carter Hitting Cleanup In Game 3 Of World Series

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Evan Carter is starting in left field and is batting cleanup on Monday for Game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. The move breaks up the lefty bats of Carter and shortstop Corey Seager at the top of the lineup. Postseason sensation Adolis […]

Seahawks Acquiring Leonard Williams From Giants

The Seattle Seahawks are finalizing a trade to acquire Pro Bowl defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the New York Giants on Monday in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a fifth-round selection in 2025. The out-of-contention Giants will receive a couple draft picks and will gain some more financial flexibility with Williams off their […]

Durham Smythe In Walking Boot

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (foot) is walking around fine in a boot after getting hurt in the Week 8 win over the New England Patriots, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The head coach also said Smythe is "as tough as they come," but he also added that he "will battle through that." […]

Baker Mayfield Practicing On Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) is practicing on Monday. The Bucs won't have their first official practice of the week until Wednesday, but it's a good sign that Mayfield is already on the practice field after recently playing through a left-knee contusion. He went 25-for-42 for 237 yards and two touchdowns in last […]

Broncos Not Shopping Anyone

With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching on Tuesday, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said, "We're not remotely shopping anyone." It was reported last week that the Broncos weren't going to have a fire sale this month, but that they would listen to offers. Apparently they haven't gotten any offers to their liking to […]

DeVante Parker In Concussion Protocol

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. With Kendrick Bourne (knee) now out for the season with a torn ACL, JuJu Smith-Schuster, who had fallen to fifth on the depth chart on […]

Desmond Ridder Not Guaranteed To Play In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said the team will evaluate the quarterback position heading into a Week 9 clash against the Minnesota Vikings. Smith reiterated that health can affect performance, and his top concern is Desmond Ridder's (head) health. "Whoever is going to play this week has got to get the reps," Smith said. […]

MRI Confirms Torn Achilles For Kirk Cousins

As expected, an MRI exam confirmed that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) suffered a torn right Achilles in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. Cousins will miss the rest of the year, making him droppable in redraft fantasy leagues. Given the timing of the 35-year-old's devastating injury, he may not be […]

Bills Signing Leonard Fournette

The Buffalo Bills are signing free-agent running back Leonard Fournette to their practice squad on Monday, pending a physical. Fournette will ramp up on the practice squad, but he should eventually join the active roster and see carries alongside James Cook and Latavius Murray with Damien Harris (concussion) on Injured Reserve. Lombardi Lenny had almost […]

X-Rays Negative On Matthew Stafford's Thumb

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's right thumb, but it's still possible that he'll miss some time. Stafford hit his right thumb on the helmet of Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons in the second quarter on Sunday in the blowout loss and was in obvious […]

Tyrod Taylor Remains In The Hospital

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs), who suffered a rib injury in the Week 8 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, stayed in a hospital overnight. Head coach Brian Daboll said Taylor was dealing with sore ribs, but he might also have further damage. The fact that he remains in the hospital […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Ruled Out For Week 9

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) for the Week 9 game on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans due to a hamstring injury that he picked up in the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fitzpatrick was set to undergo an MRI exam on Monday. The 26-year-old Pro Bowl […]

Injured Reserve Not Ruled Out For Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams are evaluating a range of potential scenarios with quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) after he injured his right thumb in the Week 8 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. He'll have further testing and an assessment on how he's gripping the football throughout the week. Chilly conditions in […]

Connor McGovern Suffers Dislocated Kneecap

New York Jets center Connor McGovern (knee) suffered a dislocated kneecap in the Week 8 win over the New York Giants, according to sources. The good news is that there's a chance that he won't need surgery. McGovern will get a second opinion and is considered week-to-week as of now. The 30-year-old didn't suffer a […]